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Ruto’s Visit to China: 823 Million USD in Investments Secured

Kenyan President William Ruto is conducting a four-day state visit to Beijing from April 22 to 25, 2025. The Kenyan leader finalized the signing of seven

Ethiopia: Inflation drops dramatically from 29% to 13.6% in one year

Ethiopia records a historic decline in inflation, with the annual rate falling from 29.3% in June 2023 to 13.6% in March 2025. This reduction, driven by

Ethiopia – AfDB: Agreement to develop one of Africa’s largest airports

Ethiopia, through its international carrier Ethiopian Airlines, has just signed an agreement with the African Development Bank (AfDB). This partnership aims to expand and develop the

Entrepreneurship: Kenya and the United Kingdom Join Forces

Since March 10, 2025, a landmark event has been taking place in Nairobi, Kenya. Entrepreneurs, investors, and government officials from Kenya and the United Kingdom have

Ethiopia: Drone Manufacturing Plant Inaugurated

Ethiopia has achieved a major milestone in technological innovation, including the inauguration of the Sky Win Aeronautics Industries drone manufacturing plant in Addis Ababa. This event

Rwanda-UK: Kigali under diplomatic pressure

The UK has stepped up pressure on Rwanda over DRC conflict by suspending aid, restricting trade and reviewing military cooperation, signalling a major shift in diplomatic

Kenya: Afreximbank Finances Special Economic Zones

Afreximbank has entered into a financing agreement with Kenya to finance the development of industrial parks, special economic zones (SEZs) and export-oriented manufacturing projects to the

Kenya – Scotland: Economic and Business Opportunities

The Scottish and African Business Association (SABA) announces a trade mission to Kenya. The aim is to explore new business opportunities for Scottish businesses and institutions.

Kenya: 19 million USD invested in a Fisheries Center of Excellence

The Kenyan government has announced a significant investment of 19 million USD to establish a fisheries centre of excellence on the shores of Lake Victoria. This

Kenyan banks cut interest rates

Kenya’s banking sector is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by a reduction in interest rates that could have a profound impact on the country’s economy. In

Tanzania’s Tourism Industry Generates 4 billion USD in 2024

Tourism in Tanzania surpasses the target of 5 million visitors. Data shows that the number of Chinese tourists in this East African country increases every year.

Tanzania : Gold as a Solution to the U.S. Dollar Shortage

Tanzania is increasing its national gold reserves, a smart move to counter the dollar shortage. The country is already lagging behind its peers, Kenya and Zimbabwe,